SITE CARETAKER
Description
Join our team at the Calanais Visitor Centre and help us maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our visitors and staff. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking individual who takes pride in their work and has excellent attention to detail.
20 HOURS PW, FIXED TERM UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2027
£15,413 PER ANNUM
JOB DESCRIPTION
ROLE
OVERVIEW
About
the Calanais Visitor Centre
At the Calanais
Visitor Centre, we are committed to preserving, researching and sharing the
rich archaeological heritage of the Calanais Standing Stones. Our vision is to
create an outstanding visitor experience while maintaining a deep connection
between the site, the community and the wider world.
We
are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity,
operates within a culture of respect and creates a welcoming environment for
all employees.
Role
Purpose
The Site Caretaker
plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment
for visitors, staff and volunteers.
The
role combines cleaning, caretaking, grounds maintenance and general maintenance
duties to ensure the Visitor Centre buildings, grounds and facilities are
maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will be proactive,
practical and able to work independently, taking pride in the presentation and
upkeep of this internationally significant visitor attraction.
This
role will involve a combination of planned routine tasks and responding to
day-to-day operational requirements.
The
role is 20 hours per week over 5 days and may include working on a Saturday.
Preferred hours are 8am-12noon, but hours can be flexible for the right
candidate.
The
role is fixed term until 31st March 2027, however there is a
possibility this may be extended.
Reports
to: General Manager
Direct Reports: None
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Cleaning
and Housekeeping
· Vacuum, sweep, mop and maintain floors and surfaces to a high standard.
· Clean and sanitise toilets and washrooms, replenishing consumables as required.
· Empty waste and recycling bins and dispose of waste appropriately.
· Undertake periodic deep-cleaning tasks and clean internal windows and glass surfaces.
· Maintain entrance and external visitor areas, including litter picking and presentation of outdoor spaces.
· Monitor cleaning stock levels and advise when replenishment is required.
· Use cleaning products and equipment safely and in accordance with COSHH procedures.
Facilities
and Maintenance
· Assist with routine maintenance tasks across the site and grounds.
· Conduct regular inspections and report defects, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
· Support the setup and breakdown of events, meetings and conferences where required.
· Assist with the unloading and storage of deliveries.
· Undertake routine building checks and maintain accurate records as required.
Grounds
Maintenance
· Undertake routine grounds maintenance, including vegetation control.
· Carry out minor repairs to outdoor furniture, benches, fencing and visitor infrastructure.
· Ensure pathways, entrances and external areas are clean, safe and fit for purpose.
Health,
Safety and Security
- Follow
all health and safety policies and procedures.
- Support
routine safety inspections and checks including fire safety, emergency
lighting and other building compliance checks as required.
- Report
hazards, incidents and near misses promptly.
- Follow
lone-working, keyholding and alarm procedures where required.
- Assist
in maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors, staff and
volunteers.
- Participate
in emergency procedures and evacuation processes when required.
- Act
as key holder and respond to emergency call outs as part of a team.
Visitor
Experience
- Contribute
to delivering a high-quality visitor experience through the presentation
and upkeep of the Centre.
- Provide
a friendly and helpful presence for visitors when required.
- Support
colleagues across the organisation during busy periods and special events.
- Assist
with car park and site operations when required.
- Provide Duty Manager
Cover when required
Requirements
PERSON
SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills and Experience
- Experience
in a janitorial, caretaking, facilities, maintenance, cleaning or similar
role.
- Ability
to undertake general maintenance and practical repair tasks.
- Ability
to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Good
understanding of workplace health and safety.
- Ability
to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Good
communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability
to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including lifting,
carrying, bending and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Flexible
approach to working hours, including occasional early morning, evening or
weekend work.
Desirable
Skills and Experience
- Experience
working in a visitor attraction, hospitality venue or public building.
- Knowledge
of COSHH and safe working practices.
- Experience
of keyholding responsibilities.
- First
Aid qualification.
- Experience
carrying out routine building checks and maintenance inspections.
- Relevant
practical or trade qualification.
Personal
Attributes
- Reliable,
trustworthy and punctual.
- Practical
and proactive approach to work.
- Takes
pride in maintaining high standards.
- Strong
attention to detail.
- Able
to work using initiative and solve problems.
- Flexible
and adaptable to changing operational requirements.
- A
collaborative team player who values inclusivity and respect.
Benefits
WHAT
WE OFFER
At
the Calanais Visitor Centre, we believe in creating a supportive, rewarding and
inspiring workplace. We offer:
- Fair
Work Scotland Accreditation and Living Wage commitment.
- Personal
and professional development opportunities.
- A
supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Recognition
and reward for contributions and achievements.
- The
opportunity to help care for one of the UKs most important heritage sites.
Questions?
No
query is too small or not worth asking, so please get in touch with Claire
Purdy, General Manager, at careers@calanais.org for more information